Deuteronomy 6:2

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

And if you and your descendants want to live a long time, you must always worship the LORD and obey his laws.

Cross References

Genesis 18:19

I have chosen him to teach his family to obey me for ever and to do what is right and fair. Then I will give Abraham many descendants, just as I promised.”

Genesis 22:12

“Don't hurt the boy or harm him in any way!” the angel said. “Now I know that you truly obey God, because you were willing to offer him your only son.”

1 Kings 8:40

Then your people will worship and obey you for as long as they live in the land you gave their ancestors.

Job 28:28

God told us, “Wisdom means that you respect me, the Lord, and turn from sin.”

Psalm 111:10

Respect and obey the LORD! This is the first step to wisdom and good sense. God will always be respected.

Psalm 128:1

The LORD will bless you if you respect him and obey his laws.

Psalm 91:16

You will live a long life and see my saving power.”

Exodus 20:12

Respect your father and your mother, and you will live a long time in the land I am giving you.

Exodus 20:20

“Don't be afraid!” Moses replied. “God has come only to test you, so that by obeying him you won't sin.”

Proverbs 16:6

If we truly love God, our sins will be forgiven; if we show him respect, we will keep away from sin.

Proverbs 3:16

In her right hand Wisdom holds a long life, and in her left hand are wealth and honour.

Proverbs 9:11

I am Wisdom. If you follow me, you will live a long time.

Ecclesiastes 12:13

Everything you were taught can be put into a few words: Respect and obey God! This is what life is all about.

Jeremiah 32:39

I will make their thoughts and desires pure. Then they will realize that, for their own good and the good of their children, they must worship only me. They will even be afraid to turn away from me. I will make an agreement with them that will never end, and I won't ever stop doing good things for them. With all my heart I promise that they will be planted in this land once again.

Ezekiel 20:19

I reminded them that I was the LORD their God and that they should obey my laws and teachings.

Luke 12:5

God is the one you must fear. Not only can he take your life, but he can throw you into hell. God is certainly the one you should fear!

Deuteronomy 10:20

Respect the LORD your God, serve only him, and make promises in his name alone.

Deuteronomy 11:9

that the LORD promised your ancestors and their descendants. It's rich with milk and honey, and you will live there and enjoy it for a long time.

Deuteronomy 13:4

You must be completely faithful to the LORD. Worship and obey only the LORD and do this with fear and trembling,

Deuteronomy 30:19

Now I call the sky and the earth to be witnesses that I am offering you this choice. Will you choose for the LORD to make you prosperous and give you a long life? Or will he put you under a curse and kill you? Choose life!

Deuteronomy 30:20

Be completely faithful to the LORD your God, love him, and do whatever he tells you. The LORD is the only one who can give life, and he will let you live a long time in the land that he promised to your ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

Deuteronomy 4:10

Do you remember the day you stood in the LORD's presence at Mount Sinai? The LORD said, “Moses, bring the people of Israel here. I want to speak to them so they will obey me as long as they live, and so they will teach their children to obey me too.”

Deuteronomy 4:40

Today I am explaining his laws and teachings. And if you always obey them, you and your descendants will live long and be successful in the land the LORD is giving you.

Deuteronomy 4:9

You must be very careful not to forget the things you have seen God do for you. Keep reminding yourselves, and tell your children and grandchildren as well.

Deuteronomy 5:16

Respect your father and mother, and you will live a long and successful life in the land I am giving you.

Deuteronomy 5:33

Follow them, because they make a path that will lead to a long successful life in the land the LORD your God is giving you.

Deuteronomy 6:1

The LORD told me to give you these laws and teachings, so you can obey them in the land he is giving you. Soon you will cross the River Jordan and take that land.

Deuteronomy 6:24

That's why the LORD our God demands that we obey his laws and worship him with fear and trembling. And if we do, he will protect us and help us be successful.

Deuteronomy 6:7

and tell them to your children over and over again. Talk about them all the time, whether you're at home or walking along the road or going to bed at night, or getting up in the morning.

Joshua 4:24

because he wants everyone on earth to know how powerful he is. And he wants us to worship only him.”

1 Peter 1:17

You say that God is your Father, but God doesn't have favourites! He judges all people by what they do. So you must honour God while you live as strangers here on earth.